National Account Executive

The Oval Partnership; Telford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clear progression path

Site-based exposure

UK-wide supply chain exposure

Job summary

The Oval Partnership in the United Kingdom is seeking a National Account Executive/Junior Account Manager to join the commercial team. This fast-paced role bridges commercial strategy with supply chain, site operations, and customer demand at the heart of the production facility.

You will quickly develop into a fully-fledged Commercial Account Manager, working closely with B2B clients and internal functions to drive growth and maintain product availability.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent practical experience in business or related field.
• 1–2 years in commercial, supply chain, customer service, or account support roles (FMCG/food manufacturing preferred).
• Strong numerical and Excel data analysis skills.
• Excellent communicator with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and resilient in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Based within commuting distance of the site near Telford.

Responsibilities

• Serve as main day-to-day contact for major B2B clients and handle order enquiries.
• Coordinate demand planning and forecasting with internal teams.
• Analyse sales trends and pricing to identify growth and margin opportunities.
• Collaborate with Production, Technical and Logistics to resolve queries.
• Prepare commercial proposals and participate in customer meetings/site visits.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Account support

Education

Business / related degree

Job description

A market-leading UK food manufacturer supplying premium products across retail, B2B manufacturing, and foodservice sectors are currently seeking a National Account Executive / Junior Account Manager to join the commercial team.

This is a fast-paced, high-visibility commercial role designed to develop a talented individual into a fully-fledged Commercial Account Manager. Sitting right at the heart of the production facility, you will bridge the gap between commercial strategy, supply chain, site operations, and customer demand.

What You'll Be Doing

• Commercial Account Support: Act as a key day-to-day point of contact for major B2B clients, managing order enquiries, specifications, and account administration.
• Demand Planning & Forecasting: Work closely with customer supply chain teams and internal site planning to ensure optimal order fulfilment and product availability.
• Data & Pricing Analysis: Analyse sales trends, yield metrics, volume forecasts, and market pricing to help identify growth opportunities and margin improvements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner daily with site Production, Technical, and Logistics teams to resolve operational queries and ensure flawless execution.
• Customer Presentations & Site Visits: Help prepare commercial proposals and business reviews, with the opportunity to participate in customer meetings and site tours.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an ambitious graduate or early-career professional looking for their next step in food/FMCG commercial management:

• Degree educated (Business, Agri-Food, Supply Chain, Economics, or related disciplines) OR equivalent practical experience.
• 1-2 years of experience in a commercial, supply chain, customer service, or account support role (ideally within FMCG, food manufacturing, agriculture, or distribution).
• Strong numerical & analytical skills: Proficient in Excel with the ability to manipulate data, analyse trends, and present clear reports.
• Exceptional Communicator: Able to build strong, collaborative relationships with both corporate clients and on-site factory teams.
• Proactive & Resilient: Thrives in a dynamic, fast-moving manufacturing environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Based within commutable distance of the site near Telford

What's in It for You?

• Accelerated Career Path: A structured environment with a clear route to progress into a full National Account Manager (NAM) role.
• Global backing: Gain exposure to both UK-wide supply chain operations and the best-practice systems of our international parent group.
• Real Industry Exposure: Being site-based means you learn the end-to-end commercial process directly alongside production and technical experts